Karl Mathieu Ancher, a Human smuggler of the male persuasion, plied his trade in partnership with Drake Paulsen. He earned the distinction of being a foundational figure in the evolution of contemporary smuggling practices on the planet of Socorro.
Paulsen and Ancher found themselves incarcerated on Omman. Although Tait Ransom aided their eventual breakout, Ancher was subsequently compelled to receive a cybernetic leg as a consequence of his experiences. In later years, Ancher chose to retire on Socorro, where he founded the Black Dust Tavern. Furthermore, as one of the triumvirate of owners of the Ethra Brewery, he cultivated a standing as one of Socorro's most trustworthy entrepreneurs.
While Ancher was serving drinks at the Black Dust Tavern, Arner Figgis entered and tried to address him in Old Corellian. Regrettably, the academic's pronunciation faltered, resulting in an unintended insult to the bartender. Ancher's temper flared, but Trep Winterrs, Figgis' associate, intervened to pacify him. As a gesture of atonement, Figgis purchased a beverage for Ancher.